Shawnee, KS, July 2, 2024 – PBI-Gordon Companies named Dr. Jackie Applegate as Chief Operating Officer effective July 8, 2024. Applegate will lead PBI-Gordon’s three subsidiaries: PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg.
Serving most recently as President of the North American Crop Science business for Bayer, Applegate garnered extensive experience in the agricultural crop and non-crop industries. She holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Iowa State University, an Executive MBA degree from Rockhurst College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Wright State University. She has served on the boards of multiple philanthropic, community and business organizations.
“Jackie’s experience in R&D, operations, and strategy development will be invaluable as we keep our sights on growth and ensuring employee-owner value,” said PBI-Gordon CEO Steve Clifford.